Onomea Bay | |
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View of Onomea Bay from the Tropical Botanical Garden | |
Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 19°48′N 155°05′W / 19.800°N 155.083°W |
Type | Bay |
Ocean/sea sources | Pacific Ocean |
Basin countries | United States |
Salinity | 35 g/L |
Onomea Bay is a small bay off the north-eastern coast of the island of Hawai'i. The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is located just inland from its northern shore.[1] There is also a short trail that follows the bay's edge.[2]
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The bay used to feature a large volcanic rock arch formation on its southern edge, but it collapsed during an earthquake in 1956.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "ABOUT - Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden". 2024-06-05. Archived from the original on 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ "Onomea — Big Island Hikes". 2024-06-05. Archived from the original on 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-05.